The ex-president continued to whine over his rival’s presence in the GOP primaries
Following Nikki Haley‘s vow to fight on with her campaign after her second consecutive defeat to Donald Trump in the GOP primary race, the former president threatened anyone donating to his Republican rival.
A day after Trump’s win in New Hampshire, he took to social media to paint Haley as “very bad for the Republican Party,” and “not the one to take on world leaders.” His words appeared to contradict statements he made in 2017 while in office, after nominating Haley to be his ambassador to the United Nations — a role that required the former South Carolina governor to work with world leaders.
Yet despite previously praising Haley as having a “track record of bringing people together regardless of background or party affiliation,” Trump resorted to name calling in his Truth Social post Wednesday night and claimed he would not accept funds from anyone donating to his opponent’s campaign. “Anybody that makes a ‘Contribution’ to Birdbrain, from this moment forth, will be permanently barred from the MAGA camp,” Trump wrote. “We don’t want them, and will not accept them, because we Put America First, and ALWAYS WILL!”
You mean Hitler? Trump is pretty similar in regards to amassing a strong base of followers since he is in touch with his supporters. It’s impressive actually how much of a movement he has created whether you like it or not. The hysteria around Trump on Lemmy and how much he lives in the lefts head and consistently gets free press around here is proof of that. Pretty lacking in similarity however in the mass murder of innocents and other terrible things Hitler is actually remembered for. Keep trying though!
He is also similar in making an enemy of the press (Lügenpresse), of fomenting ethno-nationalism (poisoning the blood of our country), blaming and threatening The Other (LGBTQ+, illegals, immigrants, blacks, etc), subverting democratic norms, among other things.
But I guess if he’s your guy you don’t see anything wrong with any of that and instead cheer it on. People like that are pieces of shit.
And of course Hitler worked up to the Final Solution, it didn’t start at scale from the beginning. Did you want to wait to see if he mass murders entire groups before maybe thinking about changing your view of him or what?
But comparison isn’t even needed. Based on his words and actions alone, Trump shouldn’t be anywhere near power, as is obvious to many, but not enough.
He’s not “my guy”. Just putting things in perspective around here. This is fat and content America and not Weimar Germany so good luck putting together a path to a “final solution”. Almost hysterical. Trump seems to be the only one against war unlike almost all establishment politicians. Biden is slinging bombs and artillery like our GDP depends on it…oh it does. I’d love to see some examples of these threats towards “The Others” because I don’t see them. Illegal immigrants, sure, they can gtfo, we have laws for a reason.
We can agree that Trump should not be the President. That is obvious but we should not fear whoever holds the position. The foundational structure of our branched government with functional checks and balances along with the constitution are the reasons America has and will continue to persevere.
I’m going to engage against my better judgement, hopefully you’re open to a civil conversation.
I used to feel like you do a bit, especially before he got elected. My worst case scenario in my head was he would flail around and yell about random things but congress and the judiciary would keep things ore or less the same for the country until the next guy could take over and organize once again. I remember the day he was announced as the winner my wife was freaking out and I chuckled, pointed at these checks and balances, and went on with life.
That lasted maybe a few weeks before I started seeing state reps shift their message to align with the guy no matter what they had done or said in the past and it seemed a little off the rails for America as I knew it. Then senators. Then judges. Now it’s the norm that you toe the line with him if you’re in the party or you don’t stay around to vote otherwise. Checks and balances dont exist unless everyone in power agrees to keep them. The party strategy for years now is simply “do what the guy says” under threat of losing your position or violence. It’s only balanced in theory, and the fact people like you don’t seem to acknowledge it is the concerning thing to me. America WAS great when people could debate civily and slowly move things over a long period of time to what was popular, not when sweeping policies that directly harm immigrants, the poor, and other countries are the hot new thing that everyone jumps on while giving tax breaks to donors and throwing more fuel on the firesof hate and fear. Our country has become an international joke, believe me I traveled a lot over the last 20 years and we really slid off the moral high ground after MAGA became a thing. Make America great again man, I miss it.
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I’m glad you took the time to write that out. You took it exactly where I wanted to continue my original comment but didn’t want to over topic a single comment. I have lived in several different countries and am very aware of how America is perceived around the world. Unfortunately I believe that reputation is beyond repair due to decades of abuse of our standing by many presidents.
You really hit the nail on the head with the two-party system. The blind voting along party lines is the greatest threat to the country and the left vs right clashing could be our downfall. Politicians that want to do the right thing don’t even have a chance because “the party” decides their fate. George Washington warned against the party system in his farewell address. It is why I will not be voting for either party at this next election, but I will be voting. Thank you for showing that there is still civility among Americans and here is to hoping for a better future for us all.
Uh…those things that Hitler is remembered for came after the amassing a base of rabidly dissatisfied people ready to…fuck why am I bothering? May life give you exactly what you deserve.
I just read an article about Dean Phillips (democratic candidate) going to a Trump rally and speaking to many of those in attendance. On CNN he talked about how “thoughtful, hospitable, and friendly” they were. Weird. My life is great thanks ;)
How many Americans died to covid due to trump’s pride and ignorance?? Considering the mustache man was actively trying and hamburder got somewhere from 100k to 1M I’d say the moniker Shitler is probably apt. Participation prize!! Keep trying tho!
I’d say at least several hundred thousand, all dying while thinking they were "owning the ‘libtards’ ".
Can you tell me how many? I would say 0 since pride and ignorance can’t kill anyone but a blockage of the lungs caused by a disease sure will!
What am I supposed to do with that comment? When you’re trying to agitate people you can’t show them you’re arguing in bad faith.
My point is people dying of disease does not attribute blame to someone else, unless it is a targeted infecting by a bad actor. The disease is the killer. There is no bad faith here. I wish you well.
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